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Thursday, 20 May 2021, 3:30 pm The New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations (NZUSA) believes that Budget 2021 is a missed opportunity to support all students in Aotearoa. The reintroduction of the Training Incentive Allowance will aid 16,000 students who have, historically, been failed. However, NZUSA National President Andrew Lessells says that many have missed out as “postgrad and mature students are still expected to live on food parcels”. While the Student Allowance will increase by $25 in 2022, this does not keep track with main benefit increases. Lessells says “students faci...

Thursday, 13 May 2021, 1:53 pm The New Zealand Union of Students' Associations is disappointed that the Education and Workforce Select Committee’s Report on Student Accommodation released today does not address many of the concerns raised by students throughout the inquiry. "While the Select Committee does support the new proposed Code of Learner Wellbeing and Safety, it does not challenge the status quo of students being treated as cash cows by accommodation providers." says National President Andrew Lessells. “The Committee missed a huge opportunity to protect students in halls by givi...

FOUR Pembrokeshire students have been successful in securing scholarships from the Port of Milford Haven under its prestigious Scholarship Scheme. Launched in 2003, the Port has already supported over 70 students through a financial award and work experience. This year Ella Staden-Coats from Treffgarne, Joshua Price from St Davids, Menna John from Maenclochog and Sam Morris from Dale all impressed the panel with their academic and personal achievements, as well as their ambitions for the future. Ella is studying English Literature with Writing at the University of the West of England ...